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New short films show ‘what a great profession nursing is’
Promotional videos show newly qualified nurses talking of pride in their new career
New restraint guidance for mental health settings
Guidance is based on ‘Seni’s law’, named after a patient who died after being restrained
Apps that can support nurses’ well-being: tried and tested options
Choosing a sleep, anxiety, mindfulness or meditation app from a clinically assured library
How to improve patient care – and save the planet at the same time
Small sustainable changes can make a huge impact on the health of your patients and the world
Asking retirees back to support NHS ‘won’t solve staffing issue’
Government’s reserve programme to boost staff numbers during pandemic ‘short-sighted’
Nurses warned to watch finances as cost of living increases
RCN urges members to budget carefully, ask for advice and check entitlement to benefits
Evidence and Practice
Endometriosis: a guide to investigations and treatment in the emergency department
The risk factors for endometriosis and its indicative signs and symptoms
Preventing pressure ulcers in emergency departments: four effective nurse-led changes
A look at the prevention project in the ED at Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden
Assessment and management of snake bites in the emergency department
Following a case study and the steps nurses should take to manage patients
Cerebral venous thrombosis in the puerperium: a reflective case study
Causes and variability of presenting symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for CVT
Breaking bad news to patients in the emergency department
Preparing autonomous practitioners to break news of serious and new diagnoses
Care of patients with mental health issues in the ED: a quality improvement project
The potential clinical challenges of caring for patients with mental health issues in the ED
Features
Sexual exploitation of children: how to raise concerns
NSPCC warns of a rise in cases of child exploitation during the pandemic
Sickle cell crisis: step-by-step advice on spotting the signs and how to respond
Lack of knowledge of the blood disorder is common. Find out how to help your patients
Cellulitis: management, diagnosis and what nurses need to know
Summer insect bites can often trigger the infection as well as dog bites
The real-life Charlie Fairhead: how my career inspired Casualty character
Gary Jones talks about how it feels to have his nursing career portrayed on the small screen
Nurses and stress: how performing arts skills can improve self-care and communication
Training given by actors is helping NHS staff to look after themselves better
COVID-19 and acute kidney injury – do you know how to identify patients at risk?
AKI is linked to COVID-19, and the pandemic has affected both its incidence and demographics
Opinion
Childhood asthma: treatment options and why it is under-diagnosed
High prevalence of asthma – 1 in 11 UK children – means nurses need better understanding
Manchester Triage System: all you need to know about critical mental health updates
Clinical tool ensures parity of care for people in mental health crises presenting to the ED
Bereavement support crisis: how should we shape future services?
Even before the pandemic, provision was inadequate. Share your views on joined-up support
Students
Simulated clinical placements: how to learn from mistakes in a risk-free environment
Virtual reality and high-tech simulation can build confidence to practise safely
Safeguarding demystified: a beginner’s guide
It’s an issue fundamental to nursing care, but do you know what’s expected of you?
How resuscitation training can ease the transition from student to newly qualified nurse
Staffordshire University’s free courses offer a way to keep in touch with former students
Careers
Revalidating for the first time: what you need to know about each step of the process
We explain the requirements and timeline, plus how to stay on track using a portfolio
Becoming a nurse prescriber: how it could take your career in unexpected directions
Find out what you need to do to be qualified to practise as a non-medical prescriber
What does a scrub nurse do – and could you be one?
Perioperative practitioners, or theatre nurses, work in anaesthetics, surgery or recovery